Commission welcomes EMIR agreement *

European Union - February 17 2012
Michel Barnier welcomed the agreement on EMIR, but said it is now crucial to drive through the legislative changes that will complement it.

Co-authors: Josie Day, Rosali Pretorius.

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ESMA publishes short-selling responses *

European Union - February 17 2012
ESMA has published the responses it received to its consultation on technical standards for short-selling and credit default swaps.

Co-authors: Rosali Pretorius.

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ECON and council agree EMIR *

European Union - February 17 2012
Late on 9 February, the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in the EP announced it had finally struck a compromise deal with representatives from the European Council on the Regulation on OTC Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (popularly known as the European Market Infrastructure Regulation or EMIR).

Co-authors: Josie Day, Rosali Pretorius.

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ESMA consults on short-selling technical advice *

European Union - February 17 2012
ESMA has published its draft advice on technical measures under the Regulation on short-selling and credit default swaps.

Co-authors: Rosali Pretorius.

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EBA consults on large exposures reporting *

European Union - February 17 2012
EBA has published a consultation paper on a draft Implementing Technical Standard on reporting of large exposures.

Co-authors: Rosali Pretorius.

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